1976

Scottsdale Survivor: 1976 Chevrolet K20 Pickup

There is a certain paradox concerning third-generation Chevrolet and GMC trucks.  Despite proudly wearing the nickname “Square Body” since the first third-generation C/K trucks rolled off the assembly line, the official GM nomenclature for this model was “Rounded Line.” … more»

Swivel Buckets and 36K Miles: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Certain types of vehicles stir the Barn Finds army into an absolute frenzy.  Cars like this 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass for sale on Craigslist in Maple Leaf, Minnesota are guaranteed to elicit several comments from readers.  This, from a writer’s… more»

Customized In ’78: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am 4-Speed

The mid 1970’s saw car after car get ravaged by emissions and gas mileage considerations. The victim was power. However, Pontiac was still building excitement and doing their best, even with both hands tied behind their back. The base… more»

Nice Driver: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro

It is refreshing to sometimes come across a clean driver priced in a range that most of us could afford. This 1976 Chevrolet Camaro is located in Los Gatos, California. It is listed here on Craigslist for $10,500. The… more»

519 Horsepower: 1976 AMC Hornet Sportabout

They say that all is fair in love and war.  Well, the same adage could be used in the world of street racing.  While we here at Barn Finds do not, under any circumstances, advocate going out and laying… more»

42k Mile 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ

This 1976 Pontiac Grand Prix LJ represents the style and luxury available to buyers in the mid 1970’s. This car was recently traded in to the seller and has only 42,000 miles on the odometer. It is painted in… more»

Original Owner: 1976 Triumph TR6

Rocco found this 1976 Triumph TR6 in Gardiner, New York. It is said to be an original owner car with 71,000 miles and described as a survivor but there has been some work completed on the interior and mechanicals…. more»

90K Mile Plain Jane: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro

Back in the olden days, if you were looking for a new car you scanned the classifieds.  All of the local dealers would have sale ads that invariably featured a car so devoid of options that no sane person… more»

Neon Orange: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro LT

Camaro fans of the mid 1970’s didn’t have too much to get excited about when it came to acceleration and horsepower. The Camaro was still a good looking car and thanks to the success of the Pontiac Trans Am,… more»

66K Miles and 8-Track Equipped: 1976 Cadillac Coupe deVille

Every time you think all of the pristine seventies luxury barges have been discovered, our favorite car spotter T.J. comes up with another one.  This time he has, like the automotive archaeologist that he is, dug up a great… more»

Low Mile 4 Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport

The Z-28 option was gone for the Camaro so the sporty option for Chevrolet fans was the two tone Rally Sport. Some smart buyer ordered this 1976 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport with a 350 cubic inch V8 engine and… more»

Dennis Collins Featured: 1976 Pontiac Trans Am

The last year for the Pontiac Trans Am to be produced with the 455 cubic inch V8 engine was 1976. This project car is located in Belton, Texas south of Dallas. It is listed here on Craigslist for $7,500…. more»

Rare A/C Equipped: 1976 Triumph TR6

My first introduction to the Triumph TR6 was a friend in high school that had a white TR6 just like this. It was a lot of fun and had surprising acceleration and handling. This one is said to been… more»

Feather Edition: 1976 International Scout II

International Harvester offered a number of different options, editions and decal packages over the life of the Scout. The first generation of the Scout was called a Scout 80 and manufactured from 1960 to 1965. The second generation of… more»

C87 Vinyl Top: 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400

Pat L. has brought us several great Pontiac Formulas over the years. He found this 1976 Pontiac Formula 400 that has some unique features. While the baby moon hub cabs are not stock, the rest of the car looks… more»

Boomers Got These Right: 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme

Across our great land, the “OK boomer” battle cry is the latest salvo in the culture war between baby boomers and later generations.  While this is not the time to take sides, nor is it the proper forum, I… more»

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